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Six Nations 2020: Italy v Scotland preview, team news & key stats
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Friday, 21 February 2020 02:46
Team newsScotland travel to Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday with a point to prove after losing the Calcutta Cup in awful weather conditions two weeks ago.That defeat means Scotland lie fifth in the table, with no wins and no tries, while only bonus points keep them ahead of their bottom-placed opponents.Fly-half Finn Russell remains in exile following disciplinary…
Premiership: Eight-try Wasps hammer Saracens 60-10 in first game since Dai Young's exit
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Friday, 21 February 2020 14:30
Inspired Wasps marked their first game since Dai Young's exit as director of rugby by scoring eight tries to trounce already relegated champions Saracens.Playing in Coventry on a Friday for the first time, tries from Jack Willis and Nizaam Carr and two for Zach Kibirige earned a bonus point by the break.Brad Shields (2), Jacob Umaga and Gaby Oghre added…
Pro14: Edinburgh 41-14 Connacht: hosts secure bonus-point win to stay top
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Friday, 21 February 2020 13:34
Edinburgh stayed top of Pro14 Conference B with a dominant bonus-point win against Connacht at a sodden Murrayfield.The hosts raced into a 20-point lead through a penalty try and Simon Berghan's score.But Connacht reduced the gap to six points as Tiernan O'Halloran crossed twice. However, Pierre Schoeman, Duhan Van der Merwe and a penalty try secured the win for Edinburgh.They…
Six Nations 2020: Ireland's Henderson out of England game for family reasons
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Friday, 21 February 2020 05:25
Ireland lock Iain Henderson is out of Sunday's Six Nations game against England for family reasons with Devon Toner filling the void.Versatile Ulster forward Henderson started in the opening two Six Nations matches against Scotland and Wales.The inclusion of Leinster's Toner, capped 69 times by Ireland, is the only change to the line-up. Toner's promotion sees Connacht second-row Ultan Dillane…
Sexton 'delighted' at Toner return for Irish
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Friday, 21 February 2020 09:48
Captain Johnny Sexton is delighted at Devin Toner's call-up to the Ireland starting line-up for Sunday's Six Nations match against England.The Leinster lock has replaced Iain Henderson in Andy Farrell's side after the Ulster forward pulled out on Friday for family reasons.Toner, who has 69 caps, will make his first start since his shock omission from Ireland's World Cup squad.…
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